NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: OhioHealth
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.
We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong
partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work
hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their
own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and
achieve more - in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Responsibilities And Duties: Minimum Qualifications: Additional Job Description: State Driver's License. Respiratory Care or Certificate of
Program Completion in Respiratory Care NBRC-RRT registry Ohio
License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)CPR Certification Work Shift: Scheduled Weekly Hours : Department Join us! Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports
and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local
regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or
applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status,
pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other
characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to
all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship
including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,
compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination,
assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of
employment
Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage,
positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and
aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; observes patient
during treatments; performs auscultation, checks pulse and
respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any
adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts;
carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical
and developmental need.
Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and
Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; reviews requests to
determine requirements for treatments; prioritizes work
assignments; gathers necessary materials and equipment and
transports to patient's bedside; prepares medications, explains
treatment and breathing procedures to patient; follows
protocols.
Maintains the patient airway, including the use of artificial
airway. Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. If
applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency
situations,
Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood
gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to
provide relevant diagnostic data.
Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as
RAT; RRT; etc.) and participates in trauma and resuscitation
procedures; assists with transport of patients requiring ventilator
support.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require
focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job
duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties
and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to
change at any time
if your passion is to work in a caring environment
if you believe that learning is a life-long process
if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the
healthcare industry
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